Shaunah
Member Since: December 9, 2009Reviews
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
A great drugstore mascara, one that I always have a tube on hand! I find it for as little as $3 a tube in the US and stock up. I do find that I need to "Age" the formula a bit - I never like it when I first open a new tube, but once it has had a... +
A great drugstore mascara, one that I always have a tube on hand! I find it for as little as $3 a tube in the US and stock up. I do find that I need to "Age" the formula a bit - I never like it when I first open a new tube, but once it has had a chance to thicken up a but it's fabulous.
The brush is a traditional brush style, not the new silicone ones, and is quite large. It can be hard to get to the inner and outer corners, but just turn the brush vertical to deposit product, then comb out.
Adds lots of volume and length, a little bit of volume, and holds somewhat of a curl (though it wont curl your lashes if you don't use an eyelash curler first). A good product at a great price!
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Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
Time after time, I read reviews about Maybelline Great Lash. I've given it a try several times, and always end up throwing it away. The applicator is tiny, it tends to give me spider lashes, and the formula is thin and adds practically no volume... +
Time after time, I read reviews about Maybelline Great Lash. I've given it a try several times, and always end up throwing it away. The applicator is tiny, it tends to give me spider lashes, and the formula is thin and adds practically no volume, curl, or lengthening. I rarely give a bad review, but this mascara just isn't for me. -
Maybelline New York Great Lash Clear Mascara
This works so well as a brow gel. The packaging is simple, but the clear container lets you see how icky the gel gets with daily use. I tend to purchase a new one every couple months for this reason, even though there is plenty of product in the... +
This works so well as a brow gel. The packaging is simple, but the clear container lets you see how icky the gel gets with daily use. I tend to purchase a new one every couple months for this reason, even though there is plenty of product in the tube.
This was the first "mascara" my mother let me purchase, so the fact that it's still hanging around my makeup bag always feels like a throwback to my eight year old self.
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Femme Couture Lightning Lash
I received Lightning Lash in a beauty subscription last year, but just got around to using it a few months ago. I'm surprised this mascara has no reviews on Chick Advisor, and that it is pretty much a hidden gem online as well. Lightning Lash has... +
I received Lightning Lash in a beauty subscription last year, but just got around to using it a few months ago. I'm surprised this mascara has no reviews on Chick Advisor, and that it is pretty much a hidden gem online as well. Lightning Lash has a flexible wand (plastic, not bristle) that is shaped in a way that the mascara product pools in the grooves between the bristles. When you apply, the bristles separate and lengthen, while the extra mascara from the grooves in the wand gives you some great volume.
I find it fairly easy to get the inner and outer lashes with the wand, and find that one coat is enough. My lashes look long, thick, curled, and separated nicely when I use this. I definitely plan to keep this around. The only downside is that it isn't readily available, and you will likely have to purchase online.
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Eyeko Liquid Skinny Eyeliner
I've read nothing but hype for the Eyeko Liquid Skinny Liner, but I've had no success with it at all. I originally received this liner in my Loosebutton Luxebox. It was dry, tugged and my eyelids, and skipped as it applied. The parts where it... +
I've read nothing but hype for the Eyeko Liquid Skinny Liner, but I've had no success with it at all. I originally received this liner in my Loosebutton Luxebox. It was dry, tugged and my eyelids, and skipped as it applied.
The parts where it didn't skip were opaque and a nice deep black, but they also had a sheen finish, which I do not like. After reading others rave about the liner on message boards, I had high expectations, but was let down and will not be trying this liner again.
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Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner
I'm surprised there aren't any other reviews of this liner! I first purchased the Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner when I was in high school and didn't know there were any other brands beyond Clinique. I no longer use their products (aside from... +
I'm surprised there aren't any other reviews of this liner! I first purchased the Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner when I was in high school and didn't know there were any other brands beyond Clinique. I no longer use their products (aside from skincare), but have stuck with this liner. At $17 a pot, it's barely over the price of a drugstore liner, and if you time your purchase right you can usually get a free gift with purchase if you spend $35 or so.
Don't waste your time with the brush that comes with the liner. Instead, try an angled liner brush. I'll try to explain my application technique as best as I can, but you will just have to play around with it yourself to find out what works for you. I dip the brush in to "scoop" a very tiny amount from the pot, then deposit this on the underside of the lid. I then wipe the brush back and forth in an X motion to evenly distribute the gel among the bristles. This helps to ensure smooth application with no gaps.
The gel dries quickly, applies smoothly, and lasts all day. If eyeliner pens hadn't of been invented, I would still be using the Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner daily. I now reserve it for special occasions when I have a bit more time.
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Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner
This is my current go to daily eyeliner. It isn't good enough to be holy grail status, but good enough that I haven't touched another liner in months. I would definitely NEVER purchase it for full price, but have been lucky enough to get some good... +
This is my current go to daily eyeliner. It isn't good enough to be holy grail status, but good enough that I haven't touched another liner in months. I would definitely NEVER purchase it for full price, but have been lucky enough to get some good package deals that included an All Day liner in them that I now have two in rotation.
I keep one in my gym bag (I'm there at 5:45 am three days each week), and I have gotten several comments from other ladies admiring how I can whip out a cat eye in less than a minute. A lot of this is technique and not necessarily the liner, but I do find that this Stila liner makes the process a lot easier. The pointed felt tip maintains moisture and hasn't dried out yet, and the point hasn't frayed.
The liner itself is a deep black, goes on opaque and not streaky, and lasts all day if I can keep myself from rubbing my eyes. I like that the liner doesn't go on glossy (some liquid liners dry with a sheen), and that I can achieve a super fine or thick line depending on application technique.
The cons? Price. That would be about it. If I find other package deals I'll repurchase, otherwise I'll go back to my tried and true Physicians Formula liquid liner pen for less than half the price.
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
I only purchase Clinique once a year - at Christmas when they have jumbo size three step skin care system, that comes with the bonus travel system and a GWP for about $75. I buy it when Sears has their beauty gala, and get even more GWP on top of... +
I only purchase Clinique once a year - at Christmas when they have jumbo size three step skin care system, that comes with the bonus travel system and a GWP for about $75. I buy it when Sears has their beauty gala, and get even more GWP on top of the great deal. Other than this, when I run out of the system I use other products until the next year, as Clinique is just too expensive!
I like the Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion. It is lightweight, fast absorbing, non irritating, and perfect for my combination skin. The bottle is a pin as lots of product gets stuck in the bottom, leaving cheap me to store the bottle upside down to get every last drop out.
The Clinique counters are amazing in that they will give you a sample of the three step system to try if you never have before, so you have nothing to lose if you want to see what all the hype is about!
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Aveeno® Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15
I received a bottle of Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer in a Glossybox about a year ago, and had previously seen it on store shelves but hadn't purchased due to the price. I can't say anything remarkable about this lotion, but the fact that it... +
I received a bottle of Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer in a Glossybox about a year ago, and had previously seen it on store shelves but hadn't purchased due to the price. I can't say anything remarkable about this lotion, but the fact that it has maintained my skin and I haven't had any complaints is remarkable in itself! This is my go to, perfect daily moisturizer that I use each morning before work. It doesn't have a strong scent, the pump is handy (and sanitary), and it balances my combination skin perfectly.
It is a bit pricy, but two pumps will do my face and neck, and one bottle will last me about three months of 5x weekly morning use. Whether my skin is edging on a little dry, or a little oily, Aveeno Positively Radiant will balance it.
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Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Foundation
I am rating this foundation as a dupe for Lancome's Teint Idole Fresh Wear foundation, which is my regular daily foundation. The packaging of this foundation is unique in that it is an aerosol container. The foundation comes out in a mousse/foam... +
I am rating this foundation as a dupe for Lancome's Teint Idole Fresh Wear foundation, which is my regular daily foundation.
The packaging of this foundation is unique in that it is an aerosol container. The foundation comes out in a mousse/foam, which is pretty light. I use a buffing brush to dab the foundation over my tzone, then buff it outward.
The foundation covers quite well, but does not last all day without needing an oil blotting sheet and some powder. Be careful not to over apply or you will look cakey! I moisturize well beforehand, and use a very small amount of foundation.
Perfect for my 27 year old combination skin with few blemishes. Not the same as my Lancome foundation, but good for everyday at less than half the price!
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